Calf-weaning device



M. C. SCHOW.

CALF WEANING DEVICE.

APPLICATION man NOV. 12. 1920.

1,383,608. Patented Aug. 23, 1921.

Mmm C. 5mm.

make and use the PATENT OFFICE.

MARTIN C. SCHOW, 0F REGENT, NORTH DAKOTA.

(lALF-WEANING DEVICE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 23, 1921.

Application filed November 12, 1920. Serial No. 423,653.

To all [whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MARTIN C. Sorrow, a citizen of the United States, residing at Regent, in the county of Hettinger and State of North Dakota, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Calfeaming Device; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact descr1pt1on of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to same.

This invention relates to a calf weaning device, and the object is to provide a device of the type indicated which shall molude, in connection with a nose piece comprlslng an annular element,-a plurality of radially extending devices formed integrally with the main frame, of which the nose piece constitutes the principal element.

A further object is to provide a main frame which shall include a ring shaped nc tallic member, formed of wire or the like, with radially projecting elements which may be of looped wire and formed by twisting together and deflecting laterally portions of a continuous length of wire, an inner and outer layer of flexible material surrounding the annular portion of the frame, and completing the structure of the nose piece 276 so.

A still further object is to provide, in connection with the construction outline, means for bracing the radially extending devices.

lVith the foregoing and other objects in' view, the invention consists in the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of elements hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that variations or modifications may be made in construction, within the scope of the claims, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a top plan view of the device.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the device parts being broken away.

Fig. 3 is a detail of one of the loops; show ing bracing element, and one end of securing strap; in perspective.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view the device applied to an animal.

In carrying out my invention I provide a main frame which shall include the annular portion 10, the laterally oflset portions 11, and the radially ex ending loops 12, the

illustrating structure specified being formed, if desired, of a continuous length of wire, twisted at the points designated 15. The wire loops are braced by means of radially extending lengths oi wire shown at 16, the outer ends or portions being given a single turn around the outer portions of the loops, and project ing as shown at 17, forming a prong or barb.

A strip 19, of flexible material, such as leather, is secured by stitching, riveting, or otherwise to the inner portion of the frame thus formed, and it is in direct contact with the nose and jaw of the animal. An outer layer 20 is connected with the inner layer and passes around the oitset portions 11 and the twisted portions 15, passing also between the loops and the radial braces.

The strap by means of which the device is secured in position includes a main portion 22, and the supplementary loop 23, a buclrlc being shown at 2 1- and. being designed to cure both ends 25 and 26.

The device thus constructed is economical from the standpoint of nnlnufacturc, and is easily applied, and effectively serves the pun pose intended.

I'Iaving thus described the invention, what 1. A device of the class described coinpri .ing a. frame formed with an annular central portion, laterally extending oil'set portions, and radial devices in'ojecting from said oifl set portions, an inner clement oi. flevible material secured to the inner portion of the frame, and an outer element of flexible 1naterial connected with the flexible element first named and inclosing the offset portions or the frame.

2. A device of the class described, comprising a main frame formed of a continuous length of wire and including a central annular nose piece, ofl'set devices extending therefrom in a lateral direction, loop poi tions extending perpendicularly with reference to the offset portion, and radially of the nose piece, bracing elements connected with the looped portions at their outer ends and projecting beyond said looped portions, and a plurality of flexible devices connected together and extending respectively on the inner and outer portions of the frame.

3. A device of the class described comprising frame formed with an annular portion constituting a nose piece, loop portions extending radially therefrom, braces connected with the annular portion and extending diagonally to the outer portions of the loops, being connected with said outer portions, and projecting therefrom to form prongs, flexible means extending concentrically with reference to the frame formed as specified,

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

MARTIN C. SGHOW.

Witnesses: A. C. GOLDTRAP, AMANDA OLSON. 

